SEIU-Salad/Sandwich Maker

University of Rochester•Hamilton, ON

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This is a part-time position with scheduled weekly hours of 27. The role involves preparing and mixing ingredients for a variety of sandwiches and salads, following computer-generated recipes. Responsibilities include cleaning and preparing produce, assembling ingredients for patient feeding, setting up and replenishing salad bars, planning for upcoming days, cleaning equipment and work areas, and recording food quantities. The position also includes preparing desserts and slicing meats for sandwiches.

Requirements

Ability to read and write English and understand and follow oral and written instructions
6 months experience in a commercial food service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepares and mixes ingredients for making a variety of sandwiches; makes sandwiches as ordered.
Cleans, prepares and mixes various ingredients according to computer-generated recipes to be used in salads, fruit cocktails, salad dressings, sandwiches and similar dishes; arranges vegetables and salads attractively; garnishes appropriately.
Prepares special food products for patients, cafeteria service and catered functions.
Sets up salad bar and replenishes as needed.
Cleans fruits and vegetables, removing inedible portions; peels, dices, shreds or slices as required. Properly prepares and stores all produce to ensure maximum shelf life.
Mixes ingredients for a variety of salads and salad dressings; cuts and portions; arranges attractively and adds garnishes; wraps and labels; stores; rotates and discards food as directed.
Assembles ingredients; processes and portions special food products required for patient feeding. Assures that serving areas (salad bars) are supplied, garnished and adequate refills are prepared.
Plans and prepares for following day/days.
Cleans utensils, equipment and work areas; maintains prescribed standards of sanitation, safety and housekeeping in assigned work area.
Reviews computer-generated recipes as a guide or receives instruction from the FPM concerning type and quantity of food to be prepared and size of portions; plans work to meet cooking and serving schedules.
Processes, measures and mixes ingredients for making a variety of sandwiches such as chicken, tuna and egg salad; portions roasted/baked meats by slicing; makes sandwiches as ordered; labels sandwiches for display and places on trays.
Records amounts of food left over or not served and records additional food items prepared.
Mixes ingredients and prepares a variety of desserts for patient and staff meal service; arranging them attractively and adding garnishes.